05/12/2008 - A powerful earthquake occurred in Sichuan, China and caused serious fatalities and damages.  President Justin Yu held a press conference and announced that CCBA would immediately start the disaster relief efforts, and donate the collected funds to the affected area through the Red Cross.  05/12/2008 - 中國四川省發生嚴重大地震，傷亡慘重。于金山主席召開記者會，宣佈中華公所立即展開籌款工作，通過紅＋字會將善款救助當地災民。